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Vocabulary Entry
stereotype
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A widely held but oversimplified and generalized belief or idea about a particular group of people or things.
Example Sentences
"The stereotype of the 'lazy millennial' does not reflect the diverse work ethics of that generation."
"She broke the stereotype of women in science by becoming a leading researcher."
"Stereotypes can lead to unfair treatment based on assumptions rather than individual merit."
V
verb
To regard or treat someone or something as a representative example of a stereotype.
Example Sentences
"Many people stereotype others based on their appearances."
"It's unfair to stereotype individuals based on their ethnicity."
"He tried not to stereotype his students, focusing on their individual talents instead."